Running Out Of Fuel; Changing A Flat Tire - freightliner S2 Operator's Manual

6. Connect the clearance lights, taillights, and sig-
nal lights. Connect any special towing lights re-
quired by local regulations.
WARNING
Failure to chock the tires or connect the tow
truck's air brake system before releasing the
spring parking brakes could allow the disabled
vehicle to suddenly roll. This could cause prop-
erty damage or personal injury.
NOTICE
Before attempting to tow a vehicle with an air
suspension (and during the towing operation),
ensure that the air suspension is properly
charged. Charge the suspension through the
Schrader valve on the air dryer. Attempting to
tow a vehicle with an improperly charged air sus-
pension may result in damage to the chassis and
body.
7. Chock the tires on the disabled vehicle and con-
nect the towing vehicle's air brake system to the
vehicle being towed. Then, release the spring
parking brake and remove the chocks.
8.
On vehicles equipped with hydraulic disc brakes
be sure the parking brake is released before
starting the towing process.

Running Out of Fuel

WARNING
Do not mix gasoline or alcohol with diesel fuel.
This mixture could cause an explosion. When fill-
ing fuel tanks, do not smoke or use an open
flame near the fuel tanks. Combustion of diesel
fuel oil or fuel vapors could result, possibly caus-
ing personal injury or property damage.
1.
If possible, stop the vehicle on a level surface,
away from traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake.
IMPORTANT: Any time the vehicle runs out of
fuel, the fuel system should be primed. This will
purge any trapped air in the system and allows
fuel to fill the fuel filter.
In an Emergency
3. See the engine manufacturer's manual for in-
structions to prime the fuel system.
4.
If further assistance is needed, call the Freight-
liner Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-385-
4357 or 1-800-FTL-HELP.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 sec-
onds at a time during the following procedure.
Wait two minutes after each try to allow the
starter to cool. Failure to do so could cause
starter damage.
5. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
6.
After adding fuel to the fuel tank, start the en-
gine. Once the vehicle is running, let the engine
idle until it operates smoothly before driving the
vehicle.

Changing a Flat Tire

IMPORTANT: If a flat tire occurs while driving,
gradually decrease vehicle speed. Holding the
steering wheel firmly, move to a safe place on
the side of the road.
1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, away from
traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake, place the transmission
in neutral (N), and shut down the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
4. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
5. Remove the spare wheel, jack, jack handle, and
lug wrench from storage.
IMPORTANT: The jacking point for the front
wheels is on the front axle beam and other loca-
tions shown in Fig. 17.4. The jacking point for
rear wheels is on the rear axle and at the loca-
tions on the rear suspension H-frame, shown in
Fig. 17.4.
Only use the front bumper locations if the ve-
hicle is equipped with a jackable bumper. When
jacking the front bumper, the jacking point(s)
must be centered and within the bottom surface
of the bumper support as shown in Fig. 17.4.
17.4